6 Ways a Child With ADHD Can Study Better
In this article
- 1. Set up a homework station.
- 2. Break up study time.
- 3. Stay on schedule.
- 4. Plan studying around medication.
- 5. Motivate with rewards.
- 6. Make sure homework is handed in.
- Keep on top of assignments.
5. Motivate with rewards.
They're not bribes. It's OK to reward your child when she does a good job. A little encouragement can go a long way.
Some parents set up a currency -- poker chips, for example -- in return for getting homework done. Your kid can turn the chips in later for rewards they like, such as time to watch TV or play a video game.
6. Make sure homework is handed in.
Your child might spend hours on his homework, then lose it or forget to hand it in. An organized binder or folder system, with pockets for new assignments and finished homework, can help get the papers across the finish line.
Keep on top of assignments.
This last one is a bonus for you. It's not uncommon for a kid with ADHD to miss a due date or misunderstand instructions. Create a backup plan. Talk to your child's teacher -- weekly or even daily -- about upcoming assignments.
Some teachers post homework on the Internet. Others may email copies of assignments directly to you. Ask the teacher to let you know about any late or missing homework.